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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1884
Page
4
The Democratic County Committee will meet at the office of the Chairman in Warren on Tuesday June 3 at 8 o clock P.M. C. H. Novis, Chairman.
Editorial notes Sugaaror Cammon’s homecoming reputed to doom Arthur and overthrow Blaine with music in the air. Pittsburg Commercial Gazette extends sympathy to Grant boys’ wives amid harsh critique. Bank turmoil hits Erie with suspended Savings Bank amid runs, pledges of debtor stability and possible legal actions by Pennsylvania Railroad against Allegheny Valley. Political chatter lampoons divine right and stock-market power, while courts limit railroad obstruction and Meadeville and Crawford County politics nominate parties and urge responsible leadership.
Senator Voorhees speaks to a Washington correspondent about Democrat prospects. He notes improving sentiment, Virginia aligning on tariff, Indiana likely to support, and optimism that unity will rise by the Democratic convention, with a unified nominee in sight. He expects harmony and stronger chances for a Democratic presidential victory.
Bro Kepler of the Tionestu Democrat faced arrest for alleged libel against temperance lecturer McConnell. Forest County Grand Jury failed to indict, cost placed on prosecutor, then on county after traverse jury decision. No true bill found against Kepler.
The Prohibition party of Warren County will hold a convention on Wednesday June 4 1884 at 10 a m in Good Templar Hall Irvington to nominate county officers for the next year. All who back the party platform may vote. Inviting temperance and reform supporters. Gee W Whent chairman H G Hart secretary.
The Warren agricultural fair is practically settled to be arranged with the Bridge Company and D. M. Davis at Pleasant across the river from Warren. A date will be named to avoid conflict with Sugar Grove and other fairs. Disclosures by Ferdinand Ward and actions against him and J. H. Work and W. S. Warner may lead to charges of obtaining money by false pretenses or conspiracy to defraud.
Memorial notice for May Bowers died May 18 1884. It reflects on death and immortality with religious verses, condolence to her parents, and a tribute to her life. The piece closes with an advertisement for Emory's Little Cathartic Pills as a health product.
Ex Lieutenant Governor Stone seeks a seat in Congress representing Erie Warren and Venango. He needs support in Warren to secure a nomination and would be a strong addition to the state delegation if elected. Rumors and local talk cite Brainerd as opposition while financial instability and bank suspensions ripple headlines. Projections note Penn Bank’s temporary closure and anticipated reopen Friday amid market jitters.
In this dated list several obituaries and memorial notices describe the deaths of Mrs. Christina Kribill aged 160 years 1 months 5 days and Mrs. Irvine Siggins aged 36, both with family details and religious affiliations. Also notes a memorial for Frank Myers son of Mrs. Myers, aged 7 years 7 months 30 days, detailing grief, faith, and hopeful afterlife beliefs.
A circular announces multiple individuals as candidates for County Commissioner, all subject to the Democratic County Convention. Names include Paiir Leonnant Irvington C A McKixney Farmington W Syria Esq Plu sfield David Mallay Farmington Ben Francty Farmington Darius Mead Lonewango Adam Shuty and George W Kisnvear as Register and Recorder nominee, each pending convention action.
Notice to contractors and sewer builders invites sealed proposals by June 4 1594 to the Town Council for sewer pipe delivery and for excavation and laying coverings on Laurel street from High street to the hill and on Leech street from the river to the Ml Plans and specs are at the Borough engineer C G Hamiltons office. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Warren May 25 1834.
Advertisement from Werren Pa dated May 16 1884 seeking daily first class butter buyers. A J Davis pays the highest New York market price at the basement of Geo P Orr Co's Grocery and offers butter in original packages by the crock or tub for home and distant buyers.
Letters of administration granted to Bell Morrison for the estate of George Morrison of Kinzan Warren County Pa. notice is given to all debtors to pay promptly and to all creditors to present claims duly authenticated for settlement dated May 16 1884
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